Baudouin 8M26.2 600 HP Heavy Duty Marine Diesel Engine Package
The Baudouin 8M26.2 is a new eight-cylinder V8 heavy duty marine diesel engine, turbocharged and intercooled, with heat exchanger cooling and a 21.2 L displacement. Ratings run from 600 HP (442 kW) at 1800 RPM up to 800 HP (588 kW) at 1950 RPM, and instrumentation is included.
Four power ratings are listed for this engine: 600 HP (442 kW) and 668 HP (491 kW) at 1800 RPM, 733 HP (539 kW) at 1900 RPM and 800 HP (588 kW) at 1950 RPM. It has an SAE 0 flywheel housing with an SAE 14-inch flywheel and weighs 2475 kg without gearbox or fluids.
Starting is electric and standard cooling is fresh water through a heat exchanger; keel or skin tank cooling can be specified instead. A range of marine gearboxes is offered to pair with the engine.
Highlights
V8 diesel, turbocharged and intercooled
Ratings from 600 HP @ 1800 RPM to 800 HP @ 1950 RPM
21.2 L displacement, electric start
Heat exchanger cooled; keel / skin tank cooling optional
Instrumentation included; gearbox options offered
Weight 2475 kg without gearbox and fluids
Specifications
Brand | Baudouin |
Model | 8M26.2 |
Cylinders | 8 (V8) |
Aspiration | Turbocharged, intercooled |
Displacement | 21.2 L |
Rating 1 | 600 HP (442 kW) @ 1800 RPM |
Rating 2 | 668 HP (491 kW) @ 1800 RPM |
Rating 3 | 733 HP (539 kW) @ 1900 RPM |
Rating 4 | 800 HP (588 kW) @ 1950 RPM |
Cooling | Heat exchanger (fresh water) |
Starting | Electric start |
Flywheel Housing | SAE 0 |
Flywheel | SAE 14" |
Weight | 2475 kg (ex gearbox and fluids) |
Fuel | Diesel |
Good to know
Installation, rigging and commissioning by a qualified marine technician are recommended; follow the manufacturer's pre-delivery and break-in procedures.

